Being out in the ocean can be one of
the most peaceful or wildest of places, but no matter what, it is food
for your soul. Sounds completely cheesy, but there is something that
happens to your perspective on your life when you go into the water
everyday. Things become simpler, you smile, laugh, whoop when you or
your friends get waves, and you become like a child. We love surfing,
so here are our top 5 reasons why surfing is just so good for you:
- 1. Time-out/time-in:
Surfing is an amazing way of taking
time out from hectic jobs, lifestyles and situations. When stress gets
too much, or we just need a break, getting into the ocean soon makes us
all forget about problems- especially when the wave picks you up and
your whole being is focused on riding the wave. It’s like your brain
gets a mini holiday and you come away feeling refreshed.
- 2. Fitness:
There is a reason why professional
surfers look so good- surfing sculpts our bodies and is a great workout.
Long paddles improve our stamina and builds arm and torso muscles and
tone. Then when we’re not surfing, we all become aware of our fitness
levels, and the surf inspires us to work out that little bit more so we
can catch that wave the next time around.
- 3. Travel:
If you ever needed an excuse to travel
surfing is it. There are waves around the world in hundreds of
countries, in all sorts of climates, conditions and crowds. Exploring
new places, civilizations and ways of life is all part of what it means
to enjoy surfing.
- 4. Attitude:
Surfing teaches you to be humble and
patient. None of us can create waves, so we all have to learn to be
patient and wait for the waves to come. There’s no rushing nature, and
we soon learn how small and unimportant we are when a big wave comes
through.
- 5. Beauty:
The ocean is one of the most beautiful places to be in. Ever changing
with a million colours and lights, no matter whether it is stormy or
serenely glassy, surfing surrounds you with beauty.
